| Engineer Bureau |
| June 28th 1863 |
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| H. D. Whitcomb Esq |
| Supt Va. Central R. R. {Superintendent,
Virginia Central RR} |
| Richmond Va |
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| Dr Sr, |
| Enclosed I send you
a note from Lieut. Parker of the C. S. Navy authorizing you to
"use any timber belonging to the Navy for the purpose of
repairing the road. This does not apply to the Navy Yard at Rocketts." |
| Very Respectfully & Truly
Yours |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col & Asst to Chf of Bu |
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